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Let Me Go
The Box Tops Lyrics
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Maybe I'll give you a call
Maybe I'll drop you a line
When I'm feelin' better
Maybe I won't after all
Somewhere a river is flowing
Rollin' on into the sea
Somewhere a flower is growing
Let me go
Let me go
Let me go
Don't give me the answer
'Cause I don't wanna know
Just let my heart go on beating a little bit longer
I'm so young
I'm so young
Don't pick me up
If you think you see me falling
I've been waiting so long to fall
Don't come to me
If you think you hear me calling
It won't be me that called
Let me go
Let me go
Let me go
Don't give me the answer
'Cause I don't want to know
Just let my heart go on beating a little bit longer
I'm so young
I'm so young
I'm so young
I'm so young
The lyrics of The Box Tops' "Let Me Go" paint a picture of a protagonist who is struggling to hold on to a relationship. The first three lines of the song suggest that the singer is contemplating reaching out to their partner. However, the next line says that they may not do so after all, which signifies that they are unsure of what to do.
The following lines paint an image of nature, with a river flowing and a flower growing. These lines suggest that while the natural world is moving on, the singer is stuck in a rut, unable to move or progress in their relationship. The refrain of "let me go" is a plea for release, to be allowed to move on from the relationship, without being given an explanation or reason for why it's not working.
The final verses of the song are a plea for the singer to be allowed to experience life, to fall if they need to, to call out if they want to. The last line of the song emphasises the fact that the singer is young and has a lot to experience, and to be held back by a stagnant relationship is hindering their growth.
Overall, the lyrics of "Let Me Go" are an expression of a desire to be freed from a relationship that is holding the singer back, and to be able to experience life fully.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I'll write you a letter
I might consider communicating with you in writing
Maybe I'll give you a call
Perhaps I will contact you via a telephone call
Maybe I'll drop you a line
I may send you a brief note or message
When I'm feelin' better
I will reach out to you when I am in a more positive emotional state
Maybe I won't after all
I might ultimately choose not to contact you
Somewhere a river is flowing
Water is moving through a channel that ultimately leads to the ocean
Rollin' on into the sea
The river is merging with the larger body of water
Somewhere a flower is growing
A plant is sustaining itself and producing blooms
That don't mean anything to me
I am not personally invested or interested in these natural occurrences
Let me go
Allow me to move on or distance myself from this situation
Don't give me the answer
I do not want to know the outcome or resolution of our relationship
'Cause I don't wanna know
I have no desire to understand or accept the truth
Just let my heart go on beating a little bit longer
Allow me to continue living and experiencing life, even in the midst of emotional pain
I'm so young
I have a lot of life yet to live and experiences yet to have
Don't pick me up
Do not offer me false hope or try to rescue me
If you think you see me falling
If you suspect that I am struggling or in a difficult situation
I've been waiting so long to fall
I have been anticipating experiencing something difficult or painful for some time
Don't come to me
Do not attempt to intervene in my situation
If you think you hear me calling
If you believe that I am attempting to reach out to you for help or support
It won't be me that called
I am not seeking assistance or comfort from you
Contributed by Colton I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.